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Table 4 Multivariate analysis of predictive factors for higher lymph node counts (≥12)

From: Factors predicting adequate lymph node yield in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy for malignancy

Variable

Odds ratio

95 % confidence interval

P

BMI (≥25)

0.831

0.431–1.612

0.582

Pylorus-preserving resection (yes)

0.950

0.467–1.930

0.887

Diameter (≥20 mm)

2.547

1.225–5.329

0.013

Lymph node metastases (yes)

2.642

1.378–5.061

0.004

Lymphadenectomy (radical)

5.566

2.041–15.148

0.001

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World Journal of Surgical Oncology

ISSN: 1477-7819

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